Hare's Foot Clover

Trifolium arvense, Fabaceae

Zones

3–9

Layer

Ground Cover

Lifespan

Annual

Growth

Fast

Guild Roles

Nitrogen FixerGround CoverMulch Maker

Growing Conditions

Sun

Full Sun (preferred)Partial Shade (tolerated)

Water

Low (established)Moderate (seedling)

Soil pH

5 – 8

Tolerances

Drought

Frost

Heat

Pest Resistance

Disease Resist.

Companion Plants

False FlaxCamelina sativa

Nitrogen Fixation

Five-leaf BrambleRubus pedatus

Nitrogen FixationPollinator Sharing

Sensitive Partridge PeaChamaecrista nictitans

Nitrogen Fixation

Landra RadishRaphanus raphanistrum subsp. landra

Nitrogen FixationPest Deterrent

Antagonistic Plants

Arrowleaf CloverTrifolium vesiculosum

Clover species compete for rhizobial bacteria and can share clover-specific pests and diseases

Uses

Functions

Nitrogen FixationSandy Soil ImprovementQuick CoverSoil Stabilization

Edible Parts

LeavesFlowers

Common Questions

What zones does Hare's Foot Clover grow in?

Hare's Foot Clover grows in USDA hardiness zones 3 through 9.

Is Hare's Foot Clover a nitrogen fixer?

Yes, Hare's Foot Clover is a nitrogen fixer and can help provide nitrogen to neighboring plants in a guild or polyculture.

What are good companion plants for Hare's Foot Clover?

Good companions for Hare's Foot Clover include False Flax, Five-leaf Bramble, Sensitive Partridge Pea, Landra Radish.

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